How's everyone's March going so far? Getting ready for the wearing of the green on St. Patty's day? Growing up back east, St. Patrick's Day was always the first sign of Spring for me. It meant the weather would warm up, the flowers would bloom, the days would get longer, and school would be over for the summer in a few more months! But with the warmer days, I got to spend more time outdoors. Which meant, I left my soaps behind once the weather cooperated. Thank goodness for the VCR! LOL How about you guys? Are you fair weather soap fans? Speaking of St. Pat's day, SoapNet subscribers don't forget the Ryan's Hope marathon. See below for more info!

OLTL's Howarth Announces Plans to Leave Llanview

In a press release issued by the Official Roger Howarth Fan Club, Sunday, February 24, 2002, Roger Howarth will choose to exercise his contract out option this Spring. According to the Official Fan Club Co-Presidents...

"RUMORS have been circulating for quite a while now about whether or not Roger Howarth was going to leave OLTL this May. Well, we are here to tell you that YES, he will be leaving the role of Todd Manning late spring. Roger is taking his contracted option out and will leave the role we have come to love him in. His contract officially ends in May, but he has agreed to stay on thru June to tie up storyline for the show and his character.

"We are here to tell you as Roger's one and only OFFICIAL fan club site that this is an exciting time for Roger. When he leaves the role, he will take a much needed few months off and then he and his family will head out to California where he will start auditions for prime-time and feature films. While we will all miss him in the role of Todd Manning, this is such a great opportunity for Roger and we are looking forward to the opportunities that await him. We would like to thank him for the awesome shows he has given us and will continue to give us in the future!

"Since Roger will be auditioning for a PRIME TIME role, Bob his manager, Bob McGowan, has asked us as a fan club to start a letter writing campaign for him to help him get noticed. We will be starting a petition soon for those who are interested. Below is the information needed, such as names and addresses for where to send your letters. Get busy everyone, this is VERY important and this is how we can show Roger how much we appreciate him and support him.

"One more thing, we would also like to thank Bob McGowan for giving us the confirmation and all the wonderful help! (To all of Roger's fans), thanks for helping and we look forward to future announcements of good news and new roles!"

If you have any questions regarding the mail-in campaign, please contact Stacie,
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AMC's McClain Not Going to ATWT

Several fans contacted me this past week to get to the bottom of an internet rumor spouting that Cady McClain (Dixie, AMC), who is about to go off contract after initiating a divorce with her 3-time husband, Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight), is shifting networks and shows to head over to As the World Turns. According to the main spokesperson for As the World Turns, however, McClain is NOT joining the cast of that show. "This is not true at the present time," she said. Will it be true in the future; I queried further? "I doubt it," she said. Then offered the following caveat "But I have learned to never say never." Bottom line. There are no known plans to bring McClain to As the World Turns as of now.

In more AMC news...

Former AMC star Michael Nader stars in Prime Time!

AMC Dimitri Marick fans set your VCRs. Michael Nader has landed a guest-starring roll on Law & Order, Special Victims Unit. The episode, titled "Surveillance," deals with an obsessed fan that keeps a musician in his sights. The brutal attack of a young cellist, Cassie Germaine (guest star Tamara Gorski) in her apartment leads Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Christopher Meloni) to investigate her orchestra conductor Robert Prescott (guest star Michael Nader, ex Dimitri, "All My Children"). The relationship between the two, coupled with Prescott's penchant for amateur erotic filmmaking, causes suspicion when a scan of the victim's apartment reveals a series of hidden cameras recording her every move. But the detectives soon realize that the invasion of Germaine's home is the work of a dedicated stalker determined to spend his life watching the object of his desire. Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, Ice-T and Stephanie March also star. The episode starring Michael Nader airs this Friday, March 8, 2002 on NBC at 10 PM ET/PT.

We placed a call to Nader's representative to see if we could get a few comments from Michael on his experience filming Law & Order SVU, but had not heard back in time to make this column. As I would much rather promote the fact that Nader appears again on your television screen this Friday, we are publishing the information, even though we didn't get to hear from Nader himself in time for publication. Turtle-Run thanks the fan who brought this tidbit about the guest-starring role to our attention!

ATWT's Martha Byrne and GL's Yvonna Kopacz in the Family Way

Congratulations go out to Martha Byrne (Lily/Rose) and her husband, Michael McMahon, who are expecting their second child in September of 2002. Not only that, Martha's pregnancy will be written into her storyline on As the World Turns. But for only one of her two characters! Stay tuned to find out which one! Or, if you have a preference, post it on the Turtle-Run ATWT Message boards and we'll be sure to pass it on to the powers that be! :o)

An over at Guiding Light, another dose of congrats is due to Yvonna Kopacz (Mel) and her boyfriend who are expecting their first child in August 2002. We do not know at this time if Kopacz' pregnancy will likewise be written into to show.

Speaking of Guiding Light...

Guiding Light Fan Club Event 2002!

The Guiding Light Fan Club Luncheon will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2002, from 12:00-4:00 PM. The luncheon will be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY. Tickets are $90.00 for non-fan club members and $85.00 for current GL Fan Club Members. A $15.00 non-refundable deposit per person will reserve your seat in the order it is received. Checks and money orders are payable to: Guiding Light Fan Club Luncheon Tickets, P.O. Box 647, Merrick, NY11566-0647. Email
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The Fervor Builds for 2002 Daytime Emmys

Jessica Radloff

Oscar who? Hollywood may be in the midst of gearing up for its biggest night, but ask any daytime star what is on their mind and most likely they'll tell you it's the upcoming Daytime Emmy's! Of course, the awards show doesn't air until May and it's only early March, but assembling the nominees and preparing the ballots takes months of planning.

On Friday, March 1st, everyone registered in the Academy of Arts and Sciences faced the deadline to return ballots to Deloitte & Touche LLP, the accounting firm that is responsible for tallying the nominees and winners. The ballots due on March 1st contained possible nominees for categories such as best actor, best actress and best show, among others. A mere two weeks later, on March 14th, the nominations will be announced; most likely from New York City, the home of this year's telecast.

The end of April is crucial for the nominees since voting takes place in New York on April 20-21 and in Los Angeles on April 27-28. Members of the academy are gathered into various groups where they spend their weekend watching tapes of the nominated actors and shows. It is during this time that the judging panels make their choices in the various categories. However, since the judging is confidential, not even those on the voting panel know the winner.

Deloitte & Touche keeps the ballots locked up until the Emmys are given out in what are actually three different ceremonies. On May 11th, the Creative Arts Awards take place in both LA and New York. The Creative Awards honor the best in makeup and hairstyling, camera editing, music, art direction, etc.

Then, mark your calendars for May 17th, 2002! It's the night when daytime shines. Watch your favorite daytime stars walk the red carpet in support of their show and fellow nominees. The Emmys will air live on CBS from MadisonSquareGarden. Last year's show took place atRadioCityMusic Hall. No host(s) has been announced for this year's telecast at this time.

SoapNet's Ryan's Hope St. Patrick's Day Marathon

To commemorate the Ryan Family's favorite holiday, SoapNet presents its third annual Ryan's Hope St. Patrick's Day Marathon airing on Friday, March 15, 2002 from 9 AM -- 4 PM ET/PT. The marathon features the series of St. Patrick's Day episodes spanning from 1976 through 1988. Jerry Orbach (Lenny Brisco, Law & Order) Scott Holmes (Tom Hughes, ATWT), Corbin Bernsen (Arnie, LA Law), Walt Willey (Jackson, AMC) and Regis Philbin (Live with Regis & Kelly) are among the many famous faces that will make appearances in the featured episodes, and several episodes will feature Maeve Ryan (Helen Gallagher) singing the memorable standard, "Danny Boy."

Now on SoapCenter, as of Friday, March 1, 2002

Getting Personal: All My Children's Vincent Irizarry

Discover how Vincent Irizarry (David, "All My Children") unwinds with his wife, two daughters and two-month old son. Also, he discusses his lifelong passion... it's not acting; it's playing the piano.

Spotlight: All in the Family's Sally Struthers Comes to GeneralHospital

Former "All in the Family"star Sally Struthers reveals what attracted her to the part of Luke's old girlfriend, Jennifer Smith and what it's like working with Tony Geary and Genie Francis (Luke and Laura).

At Home: Guiding Light's Yvonna Kopacz

When Yvonna Kopacz's boyfriend first saw her new home, he couldn't believe what a mess it was. Not anymore. After two years of remodeling, the "Guiding Light" star (she plays Mel) has transformed the Harlem brownstone into a beautiful hideaway.

Character Profile: Hunter Tylo on Bold and the Beautiful's Taylor

In a revealing interview, Hunter Tylo (Taylor) talks about the events that led to her departure from and return to "Bold and the Beautiful." Also, her favorite scenes with co-star Ronn Moss (Ridge), and the truth about her offscreen relationship with her onscreen nemesis, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang).

Premiering on SoapCenter Friday, March 8, 2002

Encore Presentation of Soapcenter's "Super Soap Weekend" Special

It's a star-studded extravaganza as we go front and center at -- and behind the scenes of --the sixth annual ABC Super Soap Weekend Presented by Colgate Total at the Disney-MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort, November 2001. Join hosts Tanika Ray and Peggy Bunker as they guide you through the action-packed weekend with over 25 popular actors from All My Children, GeneralHospital, One Life to Live and Port Charles. Covered events include:

*Larry Lau: Super Soap Newcomer - The first time at Super Soap Weekend can be daunting. One Life to Live's Catherine Hickland and Hillary B. Smith (Lindsay and Nora) give first-timer Larry Lau (Sam) a crash-course on how to fully enjoy the event.

**TRO Disclaimer: The above SoapCenter segments are scheduled in advance and may be bumped without notice for airing at a later date. The above segments may then be replaced with other segments. Check your local listings.**

TRO Exclusive Soap Opera Weekly Passions Coverage

In the new issue of SOAP OPERA WEEKLY, dated March 12 (Coverline: "Explodes!") read about one Passions' actor's response to refuted rumors about his relationship with the show, and read a revealing "F.Y.I." from Jesse Metcalfe - with a hot new pic to go with it!

Casting

All My Children:Ruben Santiago Hudson will play the recurring role of Zeke Torres and Ali Farahnakian will play the recurring role of Dr. Stannart. They both begin airing Friday, March 4. James Harder will play Earl Tuttle and June Squidd will play his wife on Friday, March 8. Harry Danner plays Mayor Tutwiller, first airing Friday, March 22, 2002.

As the World Turns:Kim Onasch's (Jennifer) last airdate is Tuesday, March 5, 2002.

Days of our Lives: Tuesday March 5th, David Askew reprises the role of Mr. Woods, Salem High's favorite teacher. On Wednesday, March 6, Tim Tomerson returns as Oliver Wentworth.

GeneralHospital:Susan Diol fills in for Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis on Wednesday March 13 and Thursday, March 14. Nancy returns on Tuesday, March 19. The role of Maxie has been recast and will now be played by Danica Stewart. Her first airdate is Wednesday, March 13. Ryan Slater, Christian Slater's brother, plays Cody. He appears in one episode that airs on Wednesday, March 13, 2002.

Guiding Light:Wes Ramsey's (Sam) last airdate is Wednesday, March 6. The role of Jason Marler is now being played by James Kukinski. His first airdate is Monday, March 11. Clark Jackson and Tim Martin Crouse play police officers on Tuesday, March 5. James Bellavance plays "Frisco Red," a gambler at Infierno, on Tuesday, March 5. Alan Green and Gene Gabriel also play gamblers on that same day. Garrison Chance plays a tailor on Wednesday, March 6. Deanna Dawson and Jennifer Krater play Dr. Nathan and Dr. Tucker, respectively, on Wednesday, March 6.Ricky Ullman plays Ben's friend, Jacky, on Thursday, March 7.

One Life to Live: Jerome Preston Bates will play a security guard. His first airdate is Monday, March 11, 2002. Amanda Talbot plays Lena. Her first airdate is Thursday, March 14, 2002. Raina Feig plays Katie. Her first airdate is Friday, March 15, 2002.

Passions:The week of March 4, 2002: Nationally syndicated disc jockey Sean Valentine appears as "Fred the Florist" in a scene with Luis (Galen Gering) on Tuesday, March 5. Radio personality and entertainer Rick Dees makes his soap opera debut, as himself, on Tuesday, March 5, when he presents a 'WHAMMY' to Whitney Russell (Brook Kerr). Chad (Donn Swaby) is also in scenes with Rick Dees! What do Rick Dees and Sean Valentine have in common? In addition to guest starring on Passions, and both having nationally syndicated radio shows, they are also both hosts of their own radio program on Los Angeles and OrangeCounty local radio station KIIS-FM! On March 5, 6 and 7 , Patricia Harty and Candice Azzara play the principal roles of two retiree's who, unfortunately, are waited on by Diana (McKenzie Westmore) at Liz's Café. Two other diners at the café who interact with Diana (McKenzie), Brian (Christopher Douglas) and Liz (Amelia Marshall) are Tim Bullock on Monday, March 4 and Kristi Miller on Thursday, March 7.

Young & the Restless: Sam Behrens appears as Maxwell Hollister on Wednesday, March 6. Soap fans will remember Behrens from his roles on GeneralHospital and SunsetBeach. Bill Birch appears as Ted Boyarsky on Friday, March 8. Sally Champion appears as Pat Stewart on Wednesday, March 13, 2002. Racy Harmon appears as a waiter, Thursday, March 28. Michael Medico is Jason on Friday, March 28. Renee Ridgely appears as Sydney on Monday, April 1, 3-5. Carolyn Hennesy appears as Carrie on April 4, 5, 8 and 9. Michael Medico appears again as Jason Hoyt on Thursday, April 4. Sally Champlin appears as Judge Pat Stewart on April 4,5. Adam Ambruso appears as a court clerk on April 4, 5. Tadashi Kondo appears as a delivery guy on Friday, April 5.

As the World Turns:Anne Sayre (Mitzi) will be appearing in a benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues on Tuesday, March 5th at 7 PM at the Wilson Auditorium at FairleighDickensonUniversity, located at 140 University Plaza Drive in Hackensack, NJ. For ticket information call, 201/569-4053. Paul Leyden (Simon) appears at Sears, located at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road in Durham, NC from 12:00-2:00pm on Saturday, March 23. For more information, call 919/572-4500. Hunter Garner (Billy) will appear at Sears, located at Manassas Mall, 8200 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia from 1:30-3:30 pm on Saturday, March 23. Also on March 23,Paul Leyden (Simon) appears at Sears, located at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road in Durham, NC from 12-2 pm. For more info, call 919/572-4500. Paul Leyden (Simon) will appear at Sears, located at Valley Mall, 17318 Valley Mall Road, Hagerstown, MD from 2-4 PM on Saturday, April 6. Michael Park (Jack) will appear at Sears, located at Harford Mall, 658 Bel Air Road, Bel Air, MD from 11 AM-1 PM on Saturday, April 6. For more information call, 410/588-5000.The As The World Turns Fan Club Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2002 from 12-4 PM. The luncheon will be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY. Tickets are $90.00 for non-fan club members and $85.00 for current ATWT Fan Club Members. A $15.00 non-refundable deposit per person will reserve your seat in the order it is received. Checks and money orders are payable to: As The World Turns Fan Club Luncheon Tickets, P.O. Box 647, Merrick, NY11566-0647. Colleen Zenk Pinter ("Barbara Ryan") and her husband Mark Pinter will perform a reading of Love Letters at the Marco Island Film festival in Marco Island, FL on Thursday, April 18. For more information call 941-642-3378. Terri Conn (Katie) and Paul Leyden (Simon) will host Comedy Night at Brokerage Entertainment Club in Bellmore, NY on Saturday, May 4 at 5:00 pm. For ticket information call, 516-785-8655.

Days of Our Lives: On Saturday, March 9th, Kyle Lowder will be appearing at a Health Expo in Chico, California at the Chico Mall. He will be appearing from 12:00 PM -- 3:00 PM. On Saturday, March 23, Matt Cedeno will be appearing at the Sears store opening at the Cottonwood Mall in Albuquerque, New Mexico from 1-3 PM. The address is 1000 Coors blvd. N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87114. On Saturday, March 30th, Matt Cedeno will be appearing at the Sears store opening in Annapolis, Maryland at the Westfield Shoppingtown Mall from 1 -- 3PM. On Saturday and Sunday April 20 and 21,Kevin Spirtas appears at Children's Cancer Foundation Charity Event, Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, 245 Shawan Rd, Hunt Valley, MD. For tickets and info call: 410 486-4744. ATTENTION ALLCANADIAN FANS: On Sunday, July 14th, Jason Cook and Kyle Lowder appear at Canada's Wonderland Theme Park in Toronto as part of Joyce Becker's Soap Opera Festival. Show times are at 1:00PM and 3:00 PM. For park information, call 905/832-7000.

Guiding Light: Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus) will make a personal appearance at the Sears store in the Harford Mall at 658 Bel Air Road in Bel Air, MD from11am-1pm on Saturday, March 23. Ricky Paull Goldin ("Gus") will make a personal appearance at the Sears store in the Arrowhead Mall, 7780 West Arrowhead Town Center Drive, Glendale, AZ from 12:30 - 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 6. For more information, call 623/776-4500. The Marco Island Film Festival in Marco Island, FL will host "Brunch in Springfield" on Sunday, April 21 . For more information, call 941-642-3378. The GL Fan Club Luncheon will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2002, from 12-4 PM at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in NYC. Tickets are $90.00 for non-fan club members and $85.00 for current GL Fan Club Members. A $15.00 non-refundable deposit per person will reserve your seat in the order it is received. Email
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One Life to Live: Timothy D. Stickney (RJ) stars as "Othello" in the Africa Arts Theater presentation of Shakespeare's play at the Pantheon Theater, 303 West 42nd Street, NYC from March 1-16, 2002. Call 212 281-4880 for ticket info and showtimes. On Fridays, March 8, 22, and 29, see Ilene Kristen (Roxanne) singing at Arci's Place on Park Avenue South in NYC at 10 PM. Call 212 532-4370 for reservations and info. On March 23rd meet Catherine Hickland (Lindsay) at KATV's Annual Women's Show, StatehouseConvention Center, Little Rock, Ark from 1:30-3:30 PM. Not only will Catherine sign autographs and dish about Lindsay's manipulative ways, but you'll get demonstrations of Cat Cosmetics Make Up. "You are what you think, so think great things!" For more info visit http://www.katv.com, then click "The Women's Show."

Passions: On Saturday, March 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. join Justin Carroll (David), Ryan McPartlin (Hank), Marianne Muellerleile (Norma) and Tracey Ross (Eve) and other entertainment and sports celebrities in a Celebrity Bowling Classic to benefit The Foothill AIDS Project, whose support services include case management, family support, mental health counseling, food pantry, subsistence abuse programs and outreach to hundreds of clients and at Covina Bowl, Covina, CA (626) 339-1286. Justin Carroll (David), Ryan McPartlin (Hank), Lindsay Korman (Theresa) and Dana Sparks (Grace) have just confirmed that they will join Galen Gering (Luis), James Hyde (Sam) and McKenzie Westmore (Sheridan) as they sign autographs and chat with fans on Saturday, March 16 from 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the West Side Pavilion at Pico and Overland in Los Angeles, CA. All proceeds from this autograph signing will go to Galen's favorite charity, 'New Leash on Life.' Cost is $10 for one signed headshot of one of the celebrities. $5.00 for a photo opportunity with one of the celebrities (taken with your camera -- safety shots included!) and $35 for a package deal of a signed head shot and a photo with each celebrity (a savings of $10.00!) The autograph signing is located at the covered bridge between Nordstroms and Westside II, near Barnes and Noble. The Westside Pavilion islocated at 10800 W. Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles, CA. ATTENTION ALLCANADIAN FANS: Galen Gering (Luis) and Jesse Metcalfe (Miguel) will make a personal appearance at a Soap Opera Festival on Sunday, June 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Paramount Canada's Wonderland theme park in Toronto, Ontario, CANADA. The appearance will be held in the theme park's 5,000-seat amphitheater and will be a question and answer session. For more information, call WonderlandTheme Park at (905) 832-7000. 3rd Annual Passions Fan event, Saturday, July 20, 2002, 8 AM-Noon at the Globe Theatre, Universal Studios, Hollywood. Tickets are $75 for fan club members, $95 for non-members and include daylong admission to the theme park. Call 818 655-5135 for further info.

Young & the Restless: See Eva Longoria in "What the Rabbi Saw" through March 10 at the Space Theatre in Hollywood. Tickets are $15.00. Call 323 769-5800. Scott Reeves (ex Ryan) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) appear at the Westside Pavillion onPico Blvd in West Los Angeles on March 16 from 12 Noon -- 2 PM, joining Passion's and DOOL stars to benefit "New Leash on Life.) (See Passions Seeing Stars for further info on this event.) Eva Longoria is the Grand Marshall of the Fiesta Flambeau Parade inSan Antonio, TX on Saturday, April 27. The theme of the parade is magical moments. The parade will be televised live in San Antonio on the CBS affiliate, KENS-TV.

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